Single Story House Plans

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This is a smaller version of a design featured in the April 5, 2013, edition of The Wall Street Journal.

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The one story house plan is a fashionable, timeless style that has emerged as a favorite with a growing number of Americans. With a variety of traditional Ranch, Cape Cod, Cottage, and Craftsman options to homey Southern, Rustic Country, and charming Old World European designs, you're sure to find the right single level home for your family. The versatility, adaptability, and elegant options of one-story plans contribute to their popularity among people of all ages from coast to coast.

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The one story house plan is a fashionable, timeless style that has emerged as a favorite with a growing number of Americans. With a variety of traditional Ranch, Cape Cod, Cottage, and Craftsman options to homey Southern, Rustic Country, and charming Old World European designs, you're sure to find the right single level home for your family. The versatility, adaptability, and elegant options of one-story plans contribute to their popularity among people of all ages from coast to coast.

Whether you’re looking for a luxurious space for your golden years or an affordable house for your growing family, one-story home designs offer a variety of options in terms of styles and floor plans. There are compact small homes and spacious mini-mansions, with each home using every bit of its square footage to provide an amazing living experience for the homeowner.

Signature Features of One Level Homes

All the living and social spaces on one level (bedrooms, kitchen, etc.).

An expansive open floor design

Outdoor living spaces, including courtyards, pools, patios, or rear decks

Basement space option

Bonus space above the garage

Many one-story house plans also include convenient laundry room placement, often connected to the kitchen or a back porch.

And above all – no stairs to navigate

As more people look into forever homes where they can live comfortably and happily in their golden years, the one story home plan is increasing in popularity among all age and economic groups. With the endless architectural style options and decorating possibilities at your fingertips, what’s not to love about this design?

Single Story House Plans

The one story house plan is a fashionable, timeless style that has emerged as a favorite with a growing number of Americans. With a variety of traditional Ranch, Cape Cod, Cottage, and Craftsman options to homey Southern, Rustic Country, and charming Old World European designs, you're sure to find the right single level home for your family. The versatility, adaptability, and elegant options of one-story plans contribute to their popularity among people of all ages from coast to coast.

Whether you’re looking for a luxurious space for your golden years or an affordable house for your growing family, one-story home designs offer a variety of options in terms of styles and floor plans. There are compact small homes and spacious mini-mansions, with each home using every bit of its square footage to provide an amazing living experience for the homeowner.

Signature Features of One Level Homes

All the living and social spaces on one level (bedrooms, kitchen, etc.).

An expansive open floor design

Outdoor living spaces, including courtyards, pools, patios, or rear decks

Basement space option

Bonus space above the garage

Many one-story house plans also include convenient laundry room placement, often connected to the kitchen or a back porch.

And above all – no stairs to navigate

As more people look into forever homes where they can live comfortably and happily in their golden years, the one story home plan is increasing in popularity among all age and economic groups. With the endless architectural style options and decorating possibilities at your fingertips, what’s not to love about this design?

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One Level House Plans: Stylish Living Without Stairs

The One-Story Home: Stylish Living Without Stairs
The one-story home is emerging as a fashionable and sought-after style on the American horizon. With no stairs to navigate, a one-story house plan can be versatile and adaptable. Today people from coast to coast are finding a number of creative design options. There are cozy Cape Cods, bungalows, ranches, artsy Craftsman, chic European and Mediterranean, comfortable Southern, and country styles.
Wouldn’t you love living in this amazing 1-story, 3-bedroom Craftsman home